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AF05 OCW

2005 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,396 mi
Last recorded108,396 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astra75,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all coil springs delaminated

all exhaust clamps slightly corroded

both inner arms have slight play at inner fixings

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jan 2013 100,982 miles
Fail 1 Jan 2013 100,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

N/S/F & O/S/F Steering arm[s] have slight play.

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light staying on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,191 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 90,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 77,143 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 77,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,982 miles

o/s front tyre wall has slight cut

Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,378 miles

Oil leak

fluid ,dampness at gearbox/steering resiovir/subframe

front inner brake pads low

Pass 2 May 2008 34,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AF05 OCW is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 75,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 OCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF05 OCW is a 2005 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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